In Lviv, during earthworks on Omelyan Kovch Street, a Second World War artillery shell was discovered. The incident occurred on 4 November at 14:12 in an open area, approximately 2 metres from the road and 30 metres from residential buildings.
Specialists from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit of the Emergency Rescue Detachment of Special Purpose of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Lviv Region established that the discovered munition was a 152 mm calibre shell. It was removed and destroyed in accordance with established procedures.
Rescuers emphasise that obsolete munitions remain dangerous even after decades. If a suspicious object is found, you must not approach it, touch it, attempt to move it or dismantle it. You should move away to a safe distance, warn people nearby and immediately report the find by calling 101 or 102.